Kite-surf Bayview Park

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Lagoon Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Jetskis Water quality: Clean Infos: Barnegat Bay is a shallow body of clean water with most areas waist deep. Beach type & size: Sand - Small Infos: Very small sandy beach. (100ft.L x 25ft.W) Must be courteous to windsurfers and swimmers. Bayview Park is for advanced riders ONLY, due to power lines less then 100 ft away, parking lot, tennis courts, cars and buildings less then 50 ft. away. Also 4 lane highway 100 ft. away). No room for error. Riders must be completely self-sufficient. Identified hazards: Bystanders, Road, Cars, Fence, Power lines Beachgoer: June, July, August Weather specificities: From April/May to end of November you will see favorable conditions. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Famous New Jersey warm southerly thermal winds blow on average 2-3 times per weeks in May, June and July. Best wind directions are SW (strong thermals), SE, S (very good), W (very choppy and gusty), NW, N and strong NE. Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November Access description: by Car, Boat - Take the bridge onto Long Beach Island, then head South @2 miles to 68th St. or Bayview Park in Brant Beach (you will see a Coast Guard boat on dry land on the right and police dept. on the left). Parking gets crowded but is sufficient. Specific rules: Other Extra: Many windsurfers. This is for experienced kiters only. The launch is less then 100 ft. from a 4 lane highway and powerlines. There have been a few mishaps there already. It is a designated windsurf spot and has a bad wind shadow. Also the thermal is much stronger off shore and new riders don't take that into consideration. They must get across a major boating channel and when they drop there kites and can't relaunch well yet it creates a traffic jam of boats. Nightlife: The south end of the island (Beach Haven) has many clubs and bars to attend along with family stuff too. Take the kids to the amusement park. 2 movie theaters and plenty of food. Accommodations: Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking